At a time when many women are navigating uncertainty, rebuilding after disruption, and repositioning themselves for what comes next, the Woman Ignite Success Summit (WISS) 2026 is returning with a timely and resonant message: ‘Elevate’. Now in its...
The National Water Commission’s Eastern (NWC’s) maintenance team donated essential supplies to the Ultimate Care Centre in Catherine Hall, St James, redirecting funds from their year-end celebration to support the home after Hurricane Melissa. The...
Excelerate Energy delivered toys and humanitarian aid to more than 2,500 children and families across Old Harbour Bay, Clarendon, Montego Bay and other parishes during the Christmas season. In Old Harbour Bay and Hayes, Clarendon, over 1,000...
Dear Miss Powell, I’m a 42-year-old doctor in Jamaica, and I’m interested in immigrating to Canada. Can I qualify for immigration? L. B. Dear L. B, Doctors are always needed in Canada. The issue is qualifying under one of the existing...
Hello, Mrs Walker-Huntington: I was living in America in the ‘90s. My sister gave a drug lady my number, and I got caught up in a conspiracy. I went to prison for two years and got deported 21 years now. My son wants to file for me sometime this...
Dear Mr Bassie, I understand that as a British citizen I might be able to access the USA more quickly if I am enrolled in Global Entry. Please advise if this is so. Any input would be appreciated. R. R. Dear R. R, Persons can apply for...
Psychologists from Northern Caribbean University (NCU) recently trained police, military, and fire personnel in psychological first aid to help first responders support people traumatised by Hurricane Melissa and other crises. Dr Venese Madden,...
The start of a new year brings a wealth of possibilities. Key among these is the opportunity to take control of your finances and build healthier money habits. With rising costs, unexpected expenses, and economic uncertainties following the passage...
Jamar and Natassia Wright, co-founders of Mind Food International, have wrapped up the first season of their podcast, ‘Designers of Change’, positioning it as a serious platform for leadership transformation, workplace innovation, and personal...
The Lawyers’ Christian Fellowship on Monday expressed grave concern over multiple fatal shootings by security forces at the start of the year, warning that rising deaths undermine public trust and respect for human life. The group acknowledged...
The Jamaica Constabulary Force is mourning the passing of one of its members, who died this morning. He is Corporal Conroy Savoury of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch. According to reports, Savoury died at his home in Kingston due...
The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) says it is working to address the issue of uncollected garbage in sections of Trelawny. Residents of the areas of Hague, Daniel Town and Zion are complaining that they have been contending...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has added seven countries, including five in Africa, to the list of nations whose passport holders are required to post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply to enter the United States. Thirteen countries, all...
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz is renewing his call for all road users to exercise greater caution and responsibility when traversing the nation’s roads, following a deadly crash in Trelawny on Sunday. Two persons died the fiery motor vehicle crash...
Classes resumed at Petersfield Primary and Infant School in Westmoreland today on a limited basis since the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa last October. The administrators are working to restore teaching and learning, while addressing...
The Jamaica Football Federation today announced that Gregory Daley has been appointed as General Secretary while Omar McFarlane is to take on the role of Operations Manager effectively immediately. The JFF said Daley takes over from Roy Simpson,...
The Meteorological Service has extended the flash flood watch for low-lying and flood-prone areas of St Mary, Portland, St Thomas, Kingston, St Andrew, St Catherine, Clarendon, and Manchester. The measure will remain in place until 7:00 a.m. on...
HAVANA (AP) — An American military operation in Venezuela killed 32 Cuban officers over the weekend, the Cuban government said Sunday in the first official death count provided of the American strikes in the South American nation. The Cuban...
(AP) — A defiant Nicolás Maduro declared himself the “president of my country” as he protested his capture and pleaded not guilty on Monday to the drug trafficking charges in the United States. The Trump administration used the charges to justify...
A national of Honduras has been charged with illegal entry after he was seen wandering in Spanish Town, St Catherine yesterday. The man has been identified as Rodolfo Enrique Delcid Olin, 45, of La Ceiba, Atlántida in Honduras. Delcid Olin was...
In warning against complacency after a major reduction in murders, Commissioner of Police Dr Kevin Blake is urging members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to convert momentum into maturity grounded in discipline, unity and integrity. “We...
(AP) - Ruben Amorim is out as coach of Manchester United after just 14 months in the job. The Premier League football club announced on Monday that Amorim's reign was over - with the decision coming a day after he made provocative comments about...
Two persons were killed in a motor vehicle crash along the Cooper's Pen main road in Trelawny on Sunday night, according to a preliminary police report. The incident occurred about 9:50 p.m. in the vicinity of the Royalton Hideaway Resort and...
(AP) — Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance Monday in a United States courtroom on narco-terrorism charges. The Trump administration has used the allegations to justify capturing Maduro and bringing him...
Jamaica Broilers Group (JBG) recently carried out its annual Christmas outreach in the communities of Spring Village and McCook’s Pen, St Catherine, providing meaningful support and seasonal encouragement to more than 300 elderly and vulnerable...
